Shrinking and thinning of glaciers is one of the most documented signs of global warming caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases.
Tag: Glaciers
Before Uttarakhand Flood, India Ignored Warnings
Long before a deadly flood hit two hydroelectric dams, scientists warned repeatedly that such projects were dangerous in a fragile region made more so by global warming.
Glacier Bursts in India, Leaving More Than 100 Missing in Floods
Rescue efforts were underway in the northern state of Uttarakhand, where officials said a hydroelectric dam project had been largely swept away.
Witnessing Peru’s Enduring, if Altered, Snow Star Festival
Rising temperatures and melting glaciers have changed key aspects of the age-old Peruvian festival of Qoyllur Rit’i. Still, the celebrations persist.
3 Dead After Glacier Tour Bus Rolls Over in Canadian Rockies
The vehicle, with 27 people on board, was specially designed to carry visitors onto one of North America’s largest glaciers, in Jasper National Park in Alberta.
Several Injured After Glacier Tour Bus Rolls Over in Canadian Rockies
The vehicle was specially designed to carry visitors onto one of North America’s largest glaciers, in Jasper National Park in Alberta.
Melting Ice Reveals Ancient Viking Route in Norway
Melting ice has receded from a mountain pass, unearthing pelts, shoes and stone structures from thousands of years ago.
As Himalayas Warm, Nepal’s Climate Migrants Struggle to Survive
Pushed out of their village by a drought and lack of food, a group of Nepalis are fighting to amplify the voices of those forced to relocate by the planet’s warming.
Giant Glacier in the Alps Is in Danger of Collapse, Experts Warn
The Italian authorities have closed two roads and evacuated mountain huts after researchers found a gaping crack in an ice mass on the Mont Blanc massif.
Iceland Mourns Loss of a Glacier by Posting a Warning About Climate Change
Higher global temperatures are threatening glaciers, which cover 11 percent of Iceland and are prominent tourist attractions.